Campground fees are up .

[-JR-]

Provincial campground fees are starting at $40. + dumping fees + gst = $48
Then you add on firer wood ! And extra fuel for truck to haul your trailer .

When you add it all up ,for one night , your better off getting a motel room.
Shower ,bed and TV $65.
Less time setting up and taking down and more time for fishing .

Just not worth staying for one night just for a parking stall .

If I am just into camping ....crown land here i come (Abraham Lake)

[tri777]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Provincial campground fees are starting at $40. + dumping fees + gst = $48
Then you add on firer wood ! And extra fuel for truck to haul your trailer .

When you add it all up ,for one night , your better off getting a motel room.
Shower ,bed and TV $65.
Less time setting up and taking down and more time for fishing .

Just not worth staying for one night just for a parking stall .

If I am just into camping ....crown land here i come (Abraham Lake)

Hey thx for the the camping 'fishing' spot,
me and 100 kinda messy folks needed a nice clean spot for our many weekend getaways ..lol.

[bat119]

I've owned some type of camper unit for the past 40 years, we sold our trailer last fall we are done.
At one time we could go to any campground and find a spot now you need to plan any trips 3 months ahead if you can get one, we had a seasonal for 4 years the price tripled during those years.
Campgrounds are packed full of weekend warriors jammed into a parking lot with no privacy.

Instead we booked a cabin for two weeks in July and hope to do a month in Arizona next winter.

[Sooner]

My friends inherited some land 2 hours north east. 50% bush/farmland. Last summer we started clearing 40 yrs of junk from the mobile home site, cut a ton of waist high grass and stuff. Many loads of junk to the dump. Put in a gate and fence at the driveway. Carved out some quad trails along a big enough slough that it has a name. This year the North bush gets trails.


There are spaces to park the trailers now, a fire pit and an outhouse. This summer the yard stuff continues and they have to somehow get rid of an old mobile home but our hard work has provided a nice camping spot ready to use this year. No fees, no generators running all night, no loud music or drunks to deal with. You can jump on the quad and run the trails whenever you get the urge, go for a walk to the lake or kayak on it, watch deer, moose and the resident bear.

Other than our annual multi family trip to a river campground every August Long weekend(been doing it since I was a baby), I think we have a new spot to go and camp. I will still go camping to a couple lakes we like, but on a weekend when you know the sites are mostly empty or just grab the boat and a buddy and do day trips fishing. Why pay to sit under a tarp and wait for the rain or wind to stop.

I wouldn't mind the increased fee's if that meant free wood, clean bathrooms and a operator who polices the campground when needed.

[mooseknuckle]

We sold our motorhome last year too. If we really wanna get out, its a tent and a sleeping bag. Weve found for us, we take the cost of 10-12weekend camping trips, which more and more resembles a walmart parking lot these day. Spend the money on a float plane, get dropped off on a northern lake for a couple weeks and we get alot more satisfaction from it. The way we feel its meant to be, no phones, satalite tv, just a tin boat, fishing rods and good times with family. The hustle and bustle these days, pack, get gas, race out to some site, unpack, go go go go, pack up get back on the trail with 1,000, 000 other folks doing the same...... its warn out on us.

[-JR-]

Yes its hard to get a camp stall . With the $40 there is also a booking fee I forgot to add on !
Every thing is booked for may long weekend all ready .

Why can't these campgrounds get more stalls going ,they have the land.

Maybe some with out power

[1shotwade]

We ended up getting a seasonal on the pembina river by barrhead!! we are right on the river huge lot in the trees. Will be spending tonnes of time there this year. Plus a few good fishing holes are within walking range!! I have had it with setting up and and pulling down every weekend!!

[59whiskers]

Much more expensive to update to a newer RV. Not in a hurry to do a update with less places to camp on public lands. My little camperette that I used to have was the ticket for a 2 or 3 night trip that I could set up anywhere in seconds be it in a town or the bush. Sure wish I had it back. Not to keen on dropping $20000 on a newer 19 to 20 ft trailer and all the depreciation and expense that goes with it. A tent and a motel might not be to bad going forward.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Provincial campground fees are starting at $40. + dumping fees + gst = $48
Then you add on firer wood ! And extra fuel for truck to haul your trailer .

When you add it all up ,for one night , your better off getting a motel room.
Shower ,bed and TV $65.
Less time setting up and taking down and more time for fishing .

Just not worth staying for one night just for a parking stall .

If I am just into camping ....crown land here i come (Abraham Lake)

Where are you finding a hotel/motel for 65$? Last time I saw one under 80 you could be certain of getting bed bugs....

[stubby99ca]

I have a reservation at an Alberta Provincial Park campground in southern Alberta (Castle River Bridge) for May 18-20. Cost is $32/night. All parks are not starting at $40/night

[-JR-]

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[-JR-]

Originally Posted by stubby99ca

I have a reservation at an Alberta Provincial Park campground in southern Alberta (Castle River Bridge) for May 18-20. Cost is $32/night. All parks are not starting at $40/night

I guess I should say Cold lake is $40 . Because they are all power sights except the walk in tenting area which are deep in the bush.

[-JR-]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

Where are you finding a hotel/motel for 65$? Last time I saw one under 80 you could be certain of getting bed bugs....

All hotels could have bed bugs ,and when they do they get shut down asp.
Cold lake has a couple for $57. a night .

May be in Montana its different .

[bezzola]

I will stay in my motorhome anytime over a hotel.

[badbrass]

Big Time! Love the smell of a good camp fire! In a hotel. might aswell stay home!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by bezzola

I will stay in my motorhome anytime over a hotel.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by badbrass

Big Time! Love the smell of a good camp fire! In a hotel. might aswell stay home!!!!!!!!

Not only that but in today’s Covid world having your own space and stuff makes a big difference.

[flyrodfisher]

Originally Posted by -JR-

All hotels could have bed bugs ,and when they do they get shut down asp.
Cold lake has a couple for $57. a night .

May be in Montana its different .

Even Chateau lake louise....

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...au-lake-louise

[lannie]

Originally Posted by stubby99ca

I have a reservation at an Alberta Provincial Park campground in southern Alberta (Castle River Bridge) for May 18-20. Cost is $32/night. All parks are not starting at $40/night

What do you get for $32. ?
how many Amps, Sewer and water?

You are talking about the rodeo grounds right?

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Provincial campground fees are starting at $40. + dumping fees + gst = $48
Then you add on firer wood ! And extra fuel for truck to haul your trailer .

When you add it all up ,for one night , your better off getting a motel room.
Shower ,bed and TV $65.
Less time setting up and taking down and more time for fishing .

Just not worth staying for one night just for a parking stall .

If I am just into camping ....crown land here i come (Abraham Lake)

Good luck with Abraham. It’s a zoo out there.

[wannabe]

Originally Posted by lannie

What do you get for $32. ?
how many Amps, Sewer and water?

You are talking about the rodeo grounds right?

https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/so...-river-bridge/

[Outbound]

We only camp on public land. I refuse to pay $30+ per night to stay in a parking lot dealing with other people. The point of camping is to get away from people. Besides, is it really camping if you're dragging in a trailer bigger than most apartments, running a generator for electricity and blasting ****ty music from a youtube playlist streamed on your phone?

[Map Maker]

Originally Posted by Outbound

We only camp on public land. I refuse to pay $30+ per night to stay in a parking lot dealing with other people. The point of camping is to get away from people. Besides, is it really camping if you're dragging in a trailer bigger than most apartments, running a generator for electricity and blasting ****ty music from a youtube playlist streamed on your phone?

Live and let live.
Before I had a family, I never liked campgrounds.
After having a family, they are great.
I’m usually on the road and exploring all day, it’s nice to pop into a campsite. Jump in the lake for a quick dip, cook supper and then enjoy a beer by the fire.
Then in the morning, take off to next stop.
Campgrounds are always in ideal spots across Canada usually with historical significance or historical gathering place.

On price, Ontario and Quebec are at $58/night for same amenities. I think Alberta’s are pretty cheap.
As long as people are outside and respectful, they can enjoy it however they want.

[Outbound]

Originally Posted by Map Maker

Live and let live.
Before I had a family, I never liked campgrounds.
After having a family, they are great.
I’m usually on the road and exploring all day, it’s nice to pop into a campsite. Jump in the lake for a quick dip, cook supper and then enjoy a beer by the fire.
Then in the morning, take off to next stop.
Campgrounds are always in ideal spots across Canada usually with historical significance or historical gathering place.

On price, Ontario and Quebec are at $58/night for same amenities. I think Alberta’s are pretty cheap.
As long as people are outside and respectful, they can enjoy it however they want.

Oh, I don't mind if people want to bring portable houses with them and stay in a parking lot. The thing I like best about campgrounds is they centralize people in one spot which keeps them, their generators, their booze, their music and the cigarette/weed smoke out of the nice, free camping spots I go to.

[bobtodrick]

Originally Posted by Outbound

We only camp on public land. I refuse to pay $30+ per night to stay in a parking lot dealing with other people. The point of camping is to get away from people. Besides, is it really camping if you're dragging in a trailer bigger than most apartments, running a generator for electricity and blasting ****ty music from a youtube playlist streamed on your phone?

Yup... what many people call camping...isn’t!

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by Outbound

Oh, I don't mind if people want to bring portable houses with them and stay in a parking lot. The thing I like best about campgrounds is they centralize people in one spot which keeps them, their generators, their booze, their music and the cigarette/weed smoke out of the nice, free camping spots I go to.

That brings the question of who are the people then that trash those free camping spots you stay in if all the dbags are at the parking lot campgrounds??

[nitro]

they have to somehow get rid of an old mobile home

Do volunteer FD still use old buildings for practice?
Or dig a pit and push it in

[sewerrat]

Originally Posted by Outbound

Oh, I don't mind if people want to bring portable houses with them and stay in a parking lot. The thing I like best about campgrounds is they centralize people in one spot which keeps them, their generators, their booze, their music and the cigarette/weed smoke out of the nice, free camping spots I go to.

From what I seen last year around Abraham lake trailers stacked on top of each other, quads, dirt bikes, parties, loud music, garbage. No thanks.

And why do you want to drag your $50 k trailer down an un maintained road!

[bat119]

Warning for the diehard roughing it crowd

My evolution of camping over 50 years
Sleeping beside the fire-tarp-pup tent-4 man tent-8 man tent-pop up camper- truck camper-17’ Boler
Got married-22’trailer-30’ trailer-rent cabins
I still have my cot and bag for camping with the boys hunting and fishing

[sako75]

Backcountry is the only way to go. Particularly in the past Covid year. Not only is developed camping becoming very expensive, it's ludicrous how booked up everything is within minutes of opening.

[Outbound]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

That brings the question of who are the people then that trash those free camping spots you stay in if all the dbags are at the parking lot campgrounds??

The areas I go, the worst I've seen are some tin cans in a fire pit or once in a while some beer cans left behind or a shopping bag of garbage on the side of the road. I always have a couple garbage bags in my truck just in case and leave an area cleaner than when I arrived. Wild camping or parking lot, slobs are pieces of crap who shouldn't leave the city.

Originally Posted by sewerrat

From what I seen last year around Abraham lake trailers stacked on top of each other, quads, dirt bikes, parties, loud music, garbage. No thanks.

And why do you want to drag your $50 k trailer down an un maintained road!

I'm not familiar with that area. Must be down south. It seems like alot of the issues mentioned in these threads are due to the over crowding that seems to be a problem in southern Alberta. Up north here, there are certainly pockets where random camping does end up being a zoo but that's mainly due to easy access and the ability to pull in those $50K trailers. I hate to paint with a broad brush but in my experience trailers = slobs. Even in campgrounds, I've seen behaviour and neglect that is abhorrent. I've rarely seen that crap in areas where you can't bring those trailers in.